Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 80

This was enough to show who held more weight in Mr. Vance's heart.

The crowd's eyes fell on Serena with sympathy.

Vivian strutted over to Serena, her chin held high. "See that? My brother will never choose you."

Serena smiled slightly and picked up a glass of water, pouring it slowly over Vivian's head. "Miss Vance, don't provoke me. Next time, I might just show you what it feels like to drown."

Vivian wiped the cold droplets from her face, looking at Serena in shock.

Was she crazy?

Did she really dare to humiliate her again and again?

Wasn't Serena afraid that Aaron would never speak to her again?

Serena set down the glass and walked away with her head held high.

It was only when she stepped into the elevator that she placed a hand over her chest.

she no longer loved Aaron, her

ache lingered

pain could subside, Serena exited

mattered more

car for her at the

she got in, she

along. Without that distraction, her escape

hurried out

silver sedan-a low-profile vehicle, perfect for a

door, she heard a jovial laugh behind her. "Miss Sullivan, running

William emerging from the shadows. She let out a breath of

wheeled himself beside her, his lips curling into a slight smile. "I didn't expect Miss Sullivan

banter. "Mr. Grayson, until we meet

can leave Alderburg without Aaron finding you?"

cutting. "As long as you exist in this world, as long as you're connected, Aaron will

"In that case,

direct as it

veil over her serene beauty. Her long, flowing hair framed her delicate face, but the defiance in her bright eyes dispelled any notion of her being a

with Serena, but now he'd had a change